(changes in 2009) Prohibited from owning or caring for any similar animals for up to two years for a first conviction.

(changes in 2009) Prohibited permanently from owning or caring for any similar animals for a second or subsequent conviction of animal cruelty (with an ability to petition the sentencing court on the most recent conviction for potential restoration of rights after five years of the last conviction.)

Animal cruelty in the second degree (section (2)(c))—if animal is abandoned and suffers bodily harm or is at substantial risk for suffering bodily harm:

Gross Misdemeanor

Fine up to $5,000

Imprisonment up to 1 year

(changes in 2009) Prohibited from owning or caring for any similar animals for up to two years for a first conviction.

(changes in 2009) Prohibited permanently from owning or caring for any similar animals for a second or subsequent conviction of animal cruelty (with an ability to petition the sentencing court on the most recent conviction for potential restoration of rights after five years of the last conviction.)